About our Trustees
Siobhan Nundram (Chair)
Siobhan originally trained as a nurse for Learning Disability and Mental Health. She holds a Diploma in Working with Adult Survivors of Abuse, as well as qualifications in Assessing, Mentoring and Coaching. In addition to professional qualifications, she holds a Master’s Degree in Health Management. Siobhan’s career has spanned Mental Health settings across all age groups and conditions. Following a stint as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, she moved into management including Drug and Alcohol Services, and Forensics Services in a Prison setting. She has also held portfolios for Learning Disabilities and Older Adult Mental Health. She has held senior roles with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation University Trust and has managed budgets up to £72 million.
Since being the Chair of Red Kite Siobhan has seen the charity grow and prosper.
Norma Symonds (Specialist Advisor)
Norma is a survivor of child sexual abuse, which propelled her into a world of drugs and prostitution. She is passionate about developing expert counselling provision for survivors, determined that she would not be where she is today without it. Norma worked in HMP Chelmsford as a housing officer and various other voluntary sector roles helping the most vulnerable. Norma attributes her life today – her family, her strength and courage as an individual and her success in professional life, to the power of the compassionate therapy she received when she needed it. As Mayor and East Herts District Counsellor, Norma has represented Bishops Stortford since for about 14 continuous years. She works as a passionate warrior to champion efforts that improve lives for the community’s most vulnerable people. Her leadership role as the Healthy Homes, Homeless Support Champion and as a member of the Community Safety Partnership is at the heart of her work.
Norma also sits on the following: Bishop’s Stortford Town Council; East Herts District Council & the Health Scrutiny committee at County Council; Committees & Panels, Licensing; Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Trusteeships: Vice-Chairman of the Bishops Stortford Foodbank; Trustee of The South Mill Arts Centre (formerly Rhodes).
Awarded two High Sheriffs’ Awards; and the Freedom of the City of London for her work in the voluntary sector.
Charlotte Shyllon (Deputy Chair)
Charlotte has extensive experience working in communications and marketing over the last 25+ years. In addition to a successful career working as a senior director and latterly as a Partner in communications consultancy, she has also worked directly with two charities. She was Director of Communications and Marketing at Kingsway International Christian Centre, a 12,000-member community organisation, and Communications Consultant at the Thrombosis Research Institute. In both of those roles she established the communications function, devised the communications strategy and helped the organisations achieve their goals. She has also supported the World Health Organization with several communications campaigns, raising awareness of global health challenges such as antibiotic resistance and hand hygiene. Charlotte has also served as a Trustee with Langley House Trust, a charity that works to help ex-offenders resettle in the community; and served as an advisor to the Alzheimers Society and the British Association for Adoption and Fostering. She has a raft of life skills: mother of two adult children and surrogate grandmother to a friend’s twin boys.
Dr Omar Daniels (Specialist Advisor)
Omar holds degrees in Medicine (MBBCh and DPM). After graduating as a doctor, he trained in Psychiatry. He is registered with the General Medical Council: 2679053 Omar’s understanding of mental health and mental illness is extensive, having worked as a doctor for 40 years, including more than three decades as a Consultant Psychiatrist with the NHS. He currently works in a private Psychiatry practice in Harley Street. Since retiring in 2012 Omar has volunteered his professional experience and understanding and we welcome his contribution to Red Kite’s service planning and delivery. Omar is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. past Trusteeships: Herts Mind Network since 2014 – 2022 Psychiatry Lead
Eamonn Drea (Fundraising Trustee)
Eamonn joined Red Kite in September 2021 as a Trustee with responsibility for Fundraising. He was educated in Ireland and did his Agricultural Science degree at University College Dublin. During his career he worked predominantly in commercial and marketing roles based in the UK and Ireland. He worked for 16 years at Director level for a dairy ingredients supplier and manufacturer based in North Hertfordshire with a multimillion pounds turnover.
He is proud to be the parent of four grown-up children. Having three daughters and two granddaughters he became more aware of the prevalence of sexual abuse and rape in society and started to consider its impact in a more personal way. The more he learned the more appalled he became and this made him feel that more ought to be done to counteract its effects. He did some research and was made aware that Red Kite had recently become operational so he decided to become a Fundraising Trustee where he felt he could use his skills to make a significant contribution. He is deeply committed to the development of the charity which is based and we cover the whole of Hertfordshire and West Essex to contribute to the healing of survivors by raising sufficient funds to ensure there are services available for them to access when they need them.
Shannon Richards
Shannon Richards, originally from South Africa, emigrated with her family to England in 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Psychology and a level 2 counselling qualification. Shannon has a diverse professional background, with experience in recruitment, employee wellness, renewable energy, and private equity. Currently, she is working as a Principal Consultant, working closely with local authorities’ social services around the UK.
Shannon is passionate about supporting people who have experienced trauma, guiding them towards living their best lives. She works as a volunteer on the helpline as well as a trustee on the board and feels that she whilst she is making a difference to people’s lives she is also learning from her clients in so many different ways. Shannon enjoys spending quality time with her children and husband and reading with her cat curled up on her lap!
Shannon’s journey is a blend of diverse professional experiences and a deep-rooted desire to make a difference.
Joanna Papadopoulos
Joanna Papadopoulos, a compassionate counsellor, dedicated advocate, and champion of personal growth. Joanna’s journey is one of transformation, from the marketing and design industry to a life dedicated to helping others heal and thrive. Her diverse background, including prison work and NHS counselling, informs her empathetic approach and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Fuelled by a passion for change, Joanna creates a safe space for exploration, empowering clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Her unwavering belief in the power of therapy and her genuine love for helping others shine through in every session.
Beyond private practice and the NHS, Joanna actively contributes to the community through Red Kite, ensuring mental health resources reach those in need. She is a beacon of hope, a compassionate advocate for change, and a testament to the transformative power of counselling. Join Joanna on this heartfelt journey, where every story is honoured and embraced with empathy.
Luella Dixon
Luella Dixon has been a Board member since August 2023. Luella runs her own an HR Consultancy and has over 35 years experience in HR including advising Boards and developing HR strategies. During her time in the NHS, Luella was a member of the Board and her experience is valuable for supporting Red Kite. Her background is in the NHS, charities and not for profit and currently her consultancy supports small and medium sized businesses with their HR needs.
Luella lives on the Essex/Hertfordshire borders with her husband Paul and has 3 grown up children. Luella joined Red Kite as she is passionate about creating safe places where those who have been abused get immediate access to support to enable them to live their best life.
Sinead Corr
Sinead Corr joined Red Kite in 2024 after following the charity’s progress since its inception in 2020. As a journalist for over 30 years, she works closely with police and has covered many criminal cases and court hearings. Her work has also included interviewing the victims of rape and sexual assault. She said: “Having heard their accounts, I know that the bespoke support Red Kite offers is desperately needed and, all too often, sorely missing for those who need to rebuild their lives. The charity’s mission is vital.” The mother of three has extensive experience helping charities to raise funds and increase awareness. She is also a member of Bishop’s Stortford BID (Business Improvement District).